LGBTQ news and entertainment
Furthering the Trump administration’s attacks on transgender Americans, the Department of Health and Human Services is prepping new policies that would effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors. Continue reading “Trump Admin Prepping To Block Transgender Care For Minors”
We’re a week out from the big holiday, and it feels like we could use some big Christmas music – like Faith Hill’s “Where Are You Christmas?” from the soundtrack of the 2000 holiday film Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Faith Hill ‘Where Are You Christmas?’”
Today I’m chatting with the oh-so-talented out recording artist Cornelius Versa. Raised on a soundtrack of LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, and Verdi, Cornelius blends country storytelling with the drama of his classical roots.
His debut album, “The Crystal Cowboy,” is a wide-open jukebox of heartache, rebellion, and queer identity, tracing the road to finally finding his voice. Continue reading “Podcast: Chatting With Country Music Artist Cornelius Versa”
Current WICKED co-stars Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande are reportedly in talks to headline a new revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey + Ariana Grande To Star In West End ‘Sunday In The Park’”
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she will sign into law a ‘right to die’ bill that will allow New York residents who are terminally ill to end their lives via medically-assisted means. Continue reading “NY Gov. Hochul Will Sign ‘Right To Die’ Bill”
Back in December 2020, while stumbling through the interwebs, I came across a music video titled “Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)” by country music artist Aaron LaCombe.
The song and video have since become a favorite holiday tradition on The Randy Report. Continue reading “Favorite Thing Today: Aaron LaCombe “Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)””
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the job market continues to show signs of cooling as the U.S. labor market shows a net loss of 41,000 jobs over October and November.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% from 4.4% in September. That’s the highest unemployment rate in more than four years. Continue reading “41K Jobs Lost In Oct/Nov, Unemployment Rises To 4.6%”
Try and keep up with the incomparable Barbra Streisand and her inspired take on “Jingle Bells.” How can you not love this? Continue reading “Christmas Music: Barbra Streisand “Jingle Bells””
Some news stories as we kick off the week:
• The Advocate: A North Carolina county dissolved its entire library board for refusing to remove book about a trans kid.
• Human Rights Campaign: The longtime LGBTQ rights organization mourns the loss of Rob Reiner, whose tireless LGBTQ activism set the stage for marriage equality in the U.S. Continue reading “Library Board Dissolved For Refusing To Ban LGBTQ Book + More News”
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on General Hospital, has died. He was 78.
The actor died on Sunday, December 14, following complications from an operation last week. Continue reading “‘General Hospital’ Star Tony Geary Dies At 78”